February Birthstone: Amethyst
Posted: January 28, 2010
February Birthstone: Amethyst
Alluring amethyst is the February birthstone, as well as the zodiac gemstone for those born under the Pisces sign. Women born in the month of February enjoy the plum luck of having one of the most beautiful as well as fairly affordable of the birthstones,... Read More →
January Birthstone: Garnet
Posted: December 27, 2009
January Birthstone: Garnet
Richly hued in deep crimson, garnet is the much-coveted January birthstone. The color of love, blood, passion and power, garnet is a statement-making gem. Feisty January babies are the lucky wearers of garnet jewelry, although women born during the... Read More →
December Birthstone: Blue Topaz
Posted: November 26, 2009
December Birthstone: Blue Topaz
November isn't the only month to have multiple birthstones - December is also a two stone month that features both turquoise and blue topaz. Turquoise is one of the most unique looking semi-precious stones, but does not lend itself well to use in certain... Read More →
Dos and Don’ts of Gemstone Cleaning
Posted: November 12, 2009
Dos and Don’ts of Gemstone Cleaning
When ultrasonic cleaners first came onto the market, they were touted as the best way to clean jewelry at home. The modern technology involved with the at-home versions was thought to be superior to the old fashioned method of soap and water, or manually... Read More →
The Real November Birthstone: Citrine or Topaz?
Posted: November 4, 2009
The Real November Birthstone: Citrine or Topaz?
After last week's article on citrine as the November birthstone, we received a few inquiries from people who thought that topaz was the official November birthstone. Interestingly enough, there is no official answer to the question of which gemstone... Read More →
November Birthstone: Citrine
Posted: October 30, 2009
November Birthstone: Citrine
Warm, rich and beautiful, citrine is the gemstone that lucky November birthdays get to claim as their birthstone. Citrine is an undeniably stunning gem, made all the more popular in recent years thanks to the fashion world's focus on the color yellow. ... Read More →
Understanding the Price of Gemstones
Posted: September 30, 2009
Understanding the Price of Gemstones
Gemstone prices can be undoubtedly confusing. To the average Joe or Jane, it makes little sense why the same size and weight amethyst is cheaper than an aquamarine, which are both far more affordable than an emerald. Most people's knowledge of gemstone... Read More →
Alternative October Birthstone
Posted: September 26, 2009
Alternative October Birthstone
Technically, the official October birthstone is opal. Unfortunately, many women are not the biggest fans of the opal gemstone. Since it is a soft gemstone, it is delicate, porous and cannot withstand high heat or heavy wear (it scratches easily). The... Read More →
What Is Morganite?
Posted: September 26, 2009
What Is Morganite?
Romantic, feminine and enchanting, Morganite is a gemstone that has captured the hearts of many jewelry lovers. With more sparkle than the better-known amethyst and hues that range from a light pink to soft lavender, Morganite is the perfect gemstone... Read More →
